Overview
- The 127th Cincinnati Open began with the main draw opening on Thursday as organizers published full ATP and WTA draws and seed lists.
- Men’s seeds are led by Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev while the women’s draw is anchored by Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek.
- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew because of injury and Naomi Osaka officially pulled out citing fatigue, leaving the event more open than expected.
- Novak Djokovic received a first-round bye and is placed in the same half as top seed Alexander Zverev, with Djokovic set to face the winner of Jan Choinski and Thiago Agustín Tirante if he advances.
- Organizers confirmed logistics that affect players and fans: the tournament now uses a 96-player singles format, offers $1,151,380 to the singles champion, and will be shown in the U.S. on Tennis Channel with streaming on fubo.